The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Johnson Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake spreads over about 1,590 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. The water sits about 1,160 ft above sea level. International Falls lies about 40 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,160 ft
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Johnson Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Johnson Lake
- International Fallsabout 40 mi northwest
- Elyabout 43 mi southeast
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Questions about Johnson Lake
What fish are in Johnson Lake?
Lakes like Johnson Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Johnson Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Johnson Lake?
About 1,590 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Johnson Lake?
International Falls is about 40 miles northwest; Ely is about 43 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Johnson Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Johnson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
